* DutiesHelp## Duties### SummaryThe selectee for this position will serve as a Child Development Center Director in the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California of MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CTR.Learn more about this agency### ResponsibilitiesThe successful selectee will perform the following duties:* Ensure the implementation of a developmentally appropriate program that promotes the social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth of children.* Ensure programs comply with, and is assessed by adherence to the standards, criteria and law developed by the United States Marine Corps (USMC), Department of Defense (DoD), and the Military Child Care Act.* Develop integrated budget input, conduct written analysis of budget variances, and prepare justification for funding of program resources requirements and repairs of maintenance of facilities and equipment.* Supervise employees to include: assigning and distributing work; coaching, counseling, tutoring, and mentoring employees; approving and disapproving leave, recommending and completing personnel actions; completing performance reviews and signing timecards; training employees; and supporting Equal Opportunity Programs.### Travel RequiredOccasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.##### Supervisory statusYes### Who May Apply#### This job is open to Permanent Competitive Service Federal Employees, Former Federal Employees, 30% Disabled Veterans, Certain Military Spouses EO 13473, Certain Former Overseas Employees EO 12721, Individuals with Disabilities, VEOA, VRA, interchange or ICTAP eligiblesQuestions? This job is open to 5 groups.* #### Job family (Series)1701 General Education And Training#### Similar jobs* Directors, Preschool* Preschool Directors* RequirementsHelp## Requirements### Conditions of Employment* Must be a US Citizen.* Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. www.sss.gov* Must be determined suitable for federal employment.* Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.* May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period.* See Other Information and Requirements section for additional requirements.**Requirements:**Generally, current Federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. All qualifications and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the applicant fails to report to the scheduled drug test appointment. Incumbents of drug testing designated positions will be subject to random testing. Please Note: Marijuana is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act and therefore use of marijuana is illegal under Federal law regardless of State laws. A positive drug test result for marijuana (or any other drug tested for) will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and ineligibility to apply for a position within the Department of Defense for 6 months from the date of the drug test.Selectee will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.This position may require travel from normal duty station.Requires overtime, evening and weekend work.Positions that are supervisory/ managerial require that first time supervisors/managers complete a one-year trial/probationary period if not previously completed in a competitive or other excepted service position.Selectee must possess a current valid United States driver's license.Must be able to obtain an interim and/or final (e.g., confidential/secret/top secret, etc.) security clearance prior to entrance on duty AND must be able to maintain the required level of clearance while employed in the subject position. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.Must satisfactorily complete all background checks in accordance with Department of Defense and Marine Corps policy for employees who provide child care services.The work requires some physical exertion, e.g. lifting and carrying children and objects up to 45 pounds independently and over 45 pounds with assistance.### QualificationsIn order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual:Applicants must possess a degree that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position; OR a degree that included education in child development or early childhood education; OR a degree that included child development, early childhood education, home economics (early childhood emphasis), elementary education, special education (early childhood emphasis), or other fields appropriate to the position to be filled; OR a degree that included education in child care administration in addition to child development, early childhood education, home economics (early childhood emphasis), elementary education, special education, or other fields appropriate to the position to be filled.ORApplicants must possess a combination of education and experience in which courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described above.In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector; or successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or two full years of progressively higher graduate level education leading to a master's degree. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience as a professional Supervisory Child Development Center Director administering and supervising child development programs and services that meets the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of children (e.g. childcare and preschool services, development programs for children ages 6 weeks to 18 years old, emergency care, developmental assessment, staff training and parent education programs).Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:pm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-PROF.pm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1700/general-education-and-training-series-1701/Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.### Education**Education:**Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements if the applicant can provide documentation indicating that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence when applying for further information, visit: d.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.See the Office of Personnel Management's General Policies for information on crediting education.### Additional informationThis position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.Recruitment incentives are NOT authorized.A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.The Department of the Navy uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact the Department of Navy's Employment Information Center.Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: ecnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdfICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating of 85 or higher. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: sajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/Read more### How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies:* CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONAL SERVICES* COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT* MANAGING HUMAN RESOURCES* ORAL COMMUNICATION* RESOURCE MANAGEMENTYou should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.If, after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified.Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.Read more### Background checks and security clearance##### Security clearanceSecret* Required DocumentsHelp## Required DocumentsA COMPLETE RESUME IS REQUIRED. Your resume must show relevant experience (cover letter optional) where you worked, job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week & salary. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade level i.e. GS-0201-09. Note: Only the last resume received will be reviewed.YOU ARE REQUIRED TO DOCUMENT IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE EVIDENCE THAT SUPPORTS YOUR ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION CLAIMS. You are strongly encouraged to upload the applicable documents with your application package. These documents will assist the staffing specialist in determining your eligibility and qualifications, but are not required at the time of application. If you do not upload the suggested documents, then you must document in your resume the information needed to determine your eligibility. If you are selected, these documents will be requested at the time of tentative job offer to verify eligibility and qualifications. You will have 2 business days to submit these documents before a job offer is rescinded.DOES THIS POSITION REQUIRE A LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE? You are strongly encouraged to provide a copy of your license or certificate in your application package. It is also acceptable to document your license number and the name of the licensing authority in your resume.ARE YOU QUALIFYING BASED ON EDUCATION or A COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE? You must provide sufficient documentation of your education in your resume. You are strongly encouraged to provide a copy of transcripts or degrees in your application package. It is also acceptable to document your applicable course listing in your resume (course number, credits earned, etc...). Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: d.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. If selected, an official/sealed transcript will be required prior to appointment.#### If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.* BenefitsHelp## BenefitsA career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.* How to ApplyHelp## How to ApplyClick the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:1. Complete resume with relevant experience where you worked, job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week and salary. If you are a current or previous federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09).2. Complete assessment questionnaire. For a quick preview of the assessment questionnaire click here: sastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/101207083. Supporting documentationFailure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.Your complete application (resume, assessment questionnaire, and all supporting documents) must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 02/08/2018. Applications received after 02/08/2018 may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received and processed will be reviewed.NOTE: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account: sajobs.gov/Account/Login select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process so please plan appropriately.You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents contact Department of Navy EIC at ...@navy.mil or (800) ###-####.Do not email or send hard copy resumes/applications to the Contact Information or Agency Information listed in this vacancy announcement. All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will be destroyed and will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents are legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.Read more### Agency contact information### Department of Navy EIC##### Phone(800) ###-######### Email...@navy.mil##### AddressMARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CTRMCAGCCTwentynine Palms, CAUSLearn more about this agency### Next stepsWhen the application process is complete, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements for which you requested consideration. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your level of knowledge, skill, and ability related to the job requirements.Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The hiring manager may choose to conduct interviews. Once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.Stay informed of changes to your application status by signing up for automatic email alerts atsajobs.gov/Applicant/Application/ListApplications.Read more* Fair & Transparent## Fair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.### Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyThe United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.* Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job applicantsRead more### Reasonable Accommodation PolicyFederal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits.Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodations when:* An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job.* An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.* An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored events.You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodations or how to contact an agency.Read more#### Legal and regulatory guidance* Financial suitability* Social security number request* Privacy Act* Signature and false statements* Selective Service* New employee probationary periodThis job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/489834300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.*Open & closing dates:* 01/29/2018 to 02/08/2018*Salary:* $57,264 to $74,444 per year*Pay scale & grade:* GS 9*Work schedule:* Full-Time*Appointment type:* Permanent